Backward motion is easier to judge at walking speed

October 27, 2026 · 12:00 pm 1 sources

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• Backward motion is easier to judge at walking speed
  Phys.org · October 27, 2026 12:00
  When we walk forward, the scene ahead spreads outward from a central point. Moving backward produces the opposite pattern, with the scene appearing to contract inward. These patterns, known as optic flow, help us judge our movement through the world. Previous studies have disagreed about which…